Northrop Grumman has 14 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 50%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function across all listings, and all positions are located in the United States. The company is frequently seeking candidates with experience in model serving, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure. Over the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI roles, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 11 active AI roles, down 13% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 13 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (46%), post-training (31%), serving infrastructure (23%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Northrop Grumman is hiring AI talent in: United States (13 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: Software Engineering, NumPy & Pandas, C++, Testing Practices, Statistics.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 21 new AI-related roles. That is a +75% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 21).
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| Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer to join their team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves full life-cycle product development for Electronic Warfare and targeting systems, including research, design, implementation, test, and production of digital hardware using the latest FPGA technologies. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with significant digital electronics design experience and a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Scrum Master Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Scrum Master to serve as a servant-leader for agile software development teams, guiding them through Scrum processes, removing impediments, and cultivating a high-performance, self-organizing environment. The role requires partnership with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and stakeholders for predictable delivery of high-quality software releases within allocated budgets, managing the team’s use of Atlassian agile tools, and knowledge of EVM and technical teams. The position involves managing simultaneous tasks, budgets, and ensuring scrum teams stay on track, with flexibility to tailor Agile to meet EVM budget and schedule requirements. A security clearance is required. |
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| Principal/Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to deploy CI/CD frameworks, manage cloud and virtualized environments, develop backend and frontend applications for data storage and reporting, and maintain dependency and container environments within a fast-paced Agile setting. The role requires experience with various programming languages, deployment technologies, and Linux administration, with a focus on automating code generation, builds, testing, and releases for national defense products. | — | 0 |
| Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer to join their Mission Systems Sector in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves full lifecycle product development for digital hardware, including research, design, development, production, verification, and field support. Responsibilities include designing digital subsystems and circuit cards using FPGA technologies, supporting high-speed interfaces, RF and EO DSP, controls, data links, and embedded processing. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Business Management Analyst This role is for a Business Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting Program Cost Control activities within the Mission Systems sector. The analyst will provide financial support, analyze cost data, prepare financial reports, forecast financial statements, and perform Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a business or related field, minimum 2 years of financial work experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A Secret clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal Systems Engineer - Thread Support - 18792 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role involves technical leadership for the Logistics System Capability Thread, focusing on end-to-end understanding, technical baseline development, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of systems engineering products including requirements, architecture, verification, and integration/test planning. The position requires a Secret clearance and experience with ICBM or complex aerospace/defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst This role is for a Principal Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on planning and coordinating project documentation, engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements. The analyst will review contracts, analyze proposed product design changes, manage modification records, and coordinate changes with various departments. The role requires experience with PS&D or MOC functions and technical data processes, and is contingent on program funding and obtaining a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sr Principal Integration Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Integration Engineering Lead to manage and integrate Product Support functions, driving common processes, tools, and training across programs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, leading reviews, and aligning initiatives with strategic plans within the aerospace defense sector. | — | 0 |
| Staff Integration Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Integration Engineer to lead the strategy, execution, and integration of Product Support functions. This role involves managing the Product Support process baseline, ensuring tools are developed with a requirements-based approach, and integrating processes, tools, and training across programs. The engineer will also provide guidance on technical training and skills development, and support reviews for program milestones. Requires a Bachelor's in STEM with 12 years of experience or a Master's with 10 years, experience in developing and managing processes, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and an active Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Fuel Systems Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer specializing in Fuel Systems. The role involves subsystem engineering, detailed mechanical design, development of test procedures, system improvement definition, supplier management, and performance validation for fuel, propulsion, fire protection, and ECS. Requires a STEM degree, experience with fuel systems, analysis tools (Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink), CAD, and a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP clearances. | — | 0 |
| Principal Contract Administrator Principal Contracts Administrator role at Northrop Grumman, supporting Machinery Operating Unit with production and development programs. Responsibilities include acting as the primary interface with customers for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration. Requires experience with FAR/DFARS, REAs, UCAs, and Microsoft Office. A Secret security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| Computer Operations Analyst - Level 2 This role provides 24/7/365 software and system administration support for live operational systems, focusing on monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and log analysis. It requires a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and specific IT certifications. | — | 0 |
| 2026 Associate Manufacturing Analyst - San Diego CA Associate Manufacturing Analyst role supporting the use and optimization of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Solumina. Responsibilities include assisting with generation and revision of Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI), performing administrative functions within the MES, and coordinating with the Solumina Development Team. Requires a STEM degree and ability to obtain security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst This role is for a Manufacturing Analyst at Northrop Grumman, focusing on financial and budgetary planning, proposal generation, and Earned Value Management within operations. It involves assisting with financial analysis, risk mitigation, and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a focus on business or manufacturing operations. | — | 0 |
| Program Manager 3 Program Manager responsible for leading teams through all phases of shaping, capture, architecting, design, integration, test and fielding of counterspace mission capabilities. Focus on delivering contractual requirements within cost and schedule, while achieving technical requirements and customer intimacy. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Aerospace Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer for their Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) Operating Unit in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves circuit design/analysis and power electronics design to military/aerospace standards, supporting aircraft maintenance and modification operations. Responsibilities include providing liaison support, developing electrical analyses for troubleshooting and repairs, and understanding airworthiness regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with significant experience, analog/digital circuit design ability, troubleshooting experience, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Principal Configuration Analyst – Level 3 Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst to manage program hardware/software data identification, enforce part/serial number requirements, perform Technical Review Board and Configuration Control Board activities, process change packages, manage program data release, develop and maintain Configuration Management (CM) reports, support internal program CM audits, and provide aid to Functional Configuration Audits and perform Physical Configuration Audits. The role requires experience with CM standards and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DOD Secret clearance with SCI access. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 This role is for a Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, implementing, and assessing security controls and architectures in compliance with various cybersecurity standards (NIST, CNSSI, DoD RMF). The engineer will provide technical analysis of cyber infrastructure challenges and support system security engineering. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and relevant security certifications. | — | 0 |
| Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 Cyber Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing, implementing, and assessing security controls and architectures in compliance with NIST and DoD standards. Requires experience with security tools like Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk, and a strong cybersecurity certification. The role involves technical analysis of cyber infrastructure challenges and providing expertise as a Cyber Security Engineer (ISSE). | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18439* Systems Engineer role on the Sentinel program, focusing on requirements definition, architecture development, and model-based systems engineering using tools like Cameo. Requires a Secret DoD clearance. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Systems Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems role at Northrop Grumman focused on aerospace systems engineering, including requirements development, interface definition, and analysis within an Integrated Product Team structure. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance and experience in aerospace systems engineering. Preferred qualifications include Python scripting, MBSE, and Agile experience. | — | 0 |
| Manager General Manufacturing 1 Manager of General Manufacturing 1 responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and timely production of aircraft. This role involves managing a team of employees, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 1 works closely with other departments to ensure that aircraft are produced to meet customer demand, delivered on time, and meet the company's financial goals. They are also responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 2 Systems Engineer responsible for requirements development, modeling, interface definition, and analysis within a multi-disciplinary engineering team for modernization and sustainment efforts in the aerospace domain. The role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines and with internal/external stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer 2 Systems Engineer responsible for coordination and collaboration with diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions in establishing and managing the technical baseline in support of review milestones. Requires systems thinking and working knowledge of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) This role involves performing various operations to assemble precision electromechanical products, including drilling, reaming, and using precision measuring instruments. The assembler will also work with microscopes for assembly and inspection, and may modify prototype units. A key requirement is achieving J-STD-001 certification. | — | 0 |
| Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (Second Shift) This role involves performing various operations to assemble precision electromechanical products, including drilling, reaming, burnishing, tapping, and using precision measuring instruments. The assembler will also work on disassembling, repairing, and reassembling precision assemblies, potentially modifying prototype units for engineering. A significant part of the role requires using a microscope for assembly and inspection, and achieving soldering certification (J-STD-001). The position is for a Second Shift (3pm-1230am) with a 9x80 schedule. | — | 0 |
| Supply Chain Tech Coord 2 OR 3 This role supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process, primarily focusing on Supply Chain Manufacturing and Supply Chain Logistics. Responsibilities include providing technical, tactical, and execution support, logistical support, preparing shipping documentation, and managing inventory storage, tracking, and issuing. The role involves manual movement, shipping, and receiving of materials and requires the ability to learn and follow established processes and procedures. A U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret level security clearance is required. | — | 0 |
| E-6B PMI Manager Mission Assurance 1 Manager for Mission Assurance on the E-6B program, focusing on quality, compliance, and process improvements within a regulated defense environment. | — | 0 |
| Manager Structural Engineering 1 Manager Structural Engineering 1 at Northrop Grumman, responsible for leading an analysis value stream team for Reflector & Booms product lines. The role involves managing team resources, ensuring program performance (quality, technical execution, schedule, cost), and performing structural analysis tasks for metallic and composite structures using FEA. Key responsibilities include assessing structural integrity, interacting with design teams, generating FE models, supporting flight hardware development, planning material characterization tests, and presenting results. | — | 0 |
| Contract Administrator This role is for a Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman, responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities. The position requires managing contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements, acting as a primary interface with customers on contractual issues, and ensuring fulfillment of contract requirements. A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel - Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 14411-1 This role is for a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel weapon system program, focusing on integration and test for ground and airborne launch control systems. It requires a Secret security clearance and experience with complex aerospace/defense systems. | — | 0 |
| Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Linux Systems Administrator with a Secret clearance to support classified government contracts in Chandler, AZ. Responsibilities include Linux system administration, maintenance, security, patching, monitoring, and documentation. The role requires experience with Linux operating systems and adherence to strict information security guidelines. Candidates must meet or be able to obtain IAT Level II certification. | — | 0 |
| Engineer Aeronautical / Principal Engineer Aeronautical Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer in Palmdale, CA. The role involves applying engineering principles to design, test, and evaluate systems, participating in Agile development, and working within an integrated product team. Responsibilities include trade studies, technical documentation, preparing presentations, reviewing test plans, addressing interface and functionality problems, developing requirements and architecture for complex HW and SW systems, and supporting system engineering artifacts. Requires a STEM degree, relevant experience, and an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Experience with DOORS and various systems development lifecycle aspects is necessary. | — | 0 |
| Project Management/Principal Project Management Project Manager/Principal Project Manager for Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an individual contributor role focused on program integration, supporting the Program Office in day-to-day execution, managing risks and opportunities, developing project monitoring tools, preparing status reports and presentations, and supporting proposal documentation. Requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in Project Management or related fields, and an active DoD secret clearance. | — | 0 |
| Integration and Test Engineer Lead - Level 4 Integration and Test Engineer Lead for space ground stations, focusing on process maintenance, discrepancy resolution, and tooling development. Requires a strong background in ground system software deployment, integration, and testing, with experience in verification campaigns and problem reporting. Must possess an active SCI security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Integration and Test Engineer Lead - Level 5 Integration and Test Engineer Lead for space ground stations, focusing on process maintenance, discrepancy resolution, and tooling development. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and significant experience in ground system software deployment, integration, and testing. | — | 0 |
| Integration and Test Engineer Lead - Level 6 Integration and Test Engineer Lead for space ground stations and related equipment, focusing on deployment, integration, testing, documentation, and root cause analysis of hardware and software discrepancies. Requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience in leading I&T activities. | — | 0 |
| Material Processor/ Receiving This role involves performing manual and clerical shipping duties, using computer systems for tracking, preparing materials for shipment, and performing carpentry work. It also includes preparing and shipping regulated hazardous materials. | — | 0 |
| Associate Project Management/ Project Management Project Management professional to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects within the Test and Evaluation organization. This role will involve leading continuous improvement initiatives, translating business questions into data insights, and managing projects from inception to close-out. | — | 0 |
| Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 17444* Project Management Analyst for the Sentinel Program at Northrop Grumman, focusing on supply chain and subcontract execution. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in DoD contracting strategies. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 4 Software Engineer with experience in Modeling and Data analysis, tactical implementation of Missile Flight Algorithms using embedded C++, MATLAB, and 3-DOF and 6-DOF Missile Dynamics. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Level 4 Software Engineer with extensive experience developing real-time embedded software in C++ within a RHEL environment, involving HW/SW integration. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer 2/3 Software Engineer/Principal SW Engineer role at Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL, focusing on real-time embedded software development in C++ and HW/SW integration within a RHEL environment. Requires a Secret security clearance. | — | 0 |
| Sys Modeling and Simulation (Algorithms Engineer) - Level 5 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Algorithms Engineer with a systems engineering approach to design and test custom algorithm solutions and develop complex models and simulations. This role requires a strong background in STEM, experience with algorithm development, and proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. | — | 0 |
| Sys Modeling and Simulation (Algorithms Engineer) - Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman is seeking an Algorithms Engineer with a systems engineering approach to design and test custom algorithm solutions, and develop and validate complex models and simulations. This role requires experience in creating and delivering technical presentations and working collaboratively on projects involving hardware, software, and firmware, with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer - 3/4 Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman focused on technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, and risk analyses for total systems throughout their lifecycle. Requires active SCI clearance and experience with requirements development, Agile, and specific tools like Jira, Confluence, Cameo, and DOORS. | — | 0 |
| Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - 18838 This role is for a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program. The responsibilities include representing GSC in negotiations, reviewing requisitions, coordinating material execution plans, creating material forecasts, and maintaining material masters in SAP. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Secret security clearance, and experience with supply chain best practices and ERP systems like SAP. | — | 0 |
| Principal/ Sr. Principal Network Communications (Level 3 or Level 4) This role is for a Principal/Sr. Principal Network Communications specialist at Northrop Grumman, located in Sigonella Airbase, Italy. The position involves maintaining and troubleshooting LAN/WAN networks, including VPNs, routers, firewalls, and other network hardware/software. It requires a strong understanding of network protocols, security methodologies, and the ability to provide operational support and upgrades. The role also involves potential third-party maintenance coordination and network design. A Top Secret clearance is required, and the position is a long-term expatriate opportunity with relocation assistance and other incentives. | — | 0 |
| Electronic Technician 3 Electronic Systems Technician Level 3 at Northrop Grumman responsible for corrective maintenance work orders, troubleshooting electronic and electrical equipment, and performing preventative maintenance. The role involves working on various systems from handheld devices to large-scale automated processes and CNC equipment, often in high-stress, time-critical situations. Requires knowledge of electronics and electrical theory, Ohm's Law, and basic troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Lead Training Systems Engineer - Level 4 Lead Training Systems Engineer for mission operators at Northrop Grumman, focusing on designing and developing training products for ground systems software, CONOPS, and satellite operations. Requires technical leadership, stakeholder management, and experience with instructional system design and satellite operations. | — | 0 |